Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • stop from: To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
  • music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • check out
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
  • have to: Must do
  • in session: Actively meeting or conducting business.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • beyond words: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • stop: To block or close something
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • hotel: Place where people can stay when traveling
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • love: Person's name
  • hot: Angry or excited
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • part: Division of a book
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
  • cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
  • soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • national: Concerning a nation as a whole
  • north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
  • building: To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
  • call: A order or request for action
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • herb: Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
  • harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
  • dig: To move material to create a hole
  • splitting: To become divided or broken along a straight line
  • landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
  • destination: The place you are traveling to
  • active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
  • parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • volcanic: (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
  • volcano: Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
  • plumbing: To measure the depth of something
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • lobby: Main entrance and waiting room of public building
  • steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
  • safety: Device on a gun to prevent accidental shooting
  • scenic: Having beautiful scenery
  • fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
  • sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
  • thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
  • lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • lava: Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
  • massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
  • silica: Chemical containing silicon used to make glass
  • attic: Room at the top of a house just below the roof
  • horseradish: Pungent root used in sauces, etc. to add flavor
  • sauna: Room in which hot steam is used to clean the body
  • paddle: Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
  • hub: Center of action or interest
  • chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
  • locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attic

      US /ˈætɪk/

      UK /ˈætɪk/

      • Noun
      • Room at the top of a house just below the roof
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    • beach

      US /bitʃ/

      UK /bi:tʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large area of sand, next to an area of water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
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    • beyond words

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
      • Phrase
      • So affected by an emotion as to be unable to speak.
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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    • chili

      US /ˈtʃɪli/

      UK /ˈtʃɪli/

      • Noun
      • Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • destination

      US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • The place you are traveling to
      • A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
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    • dig

      US /dɪɡ/

      UK /dɪg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move material to create a hole
      • To search or investigate thoroughly.
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    • dying to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
      • To have a very strong desire or need for something.
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    • fabulous

      US /ˈfæbjələs/

      UK /ˈfæbjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Almost impossible to believe, incredible
      • Almost impossible to believe; mythical.
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • harbor

      US /ˈhɑrbɚ/

      UK /'hɑ:bə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of water protected by land and used by ships
      • Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To contain, have, hide or protect something
      • To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • herb

      US /ɜ:rb/

      UK /hɜ:b/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
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    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
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    • hold the line

      US /hold ði laɪn/

      UK /həuld ðə lain/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wait on the telephone.
      • To maintain a defensive position.
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    • horseradish

      US /ˈhɔrsˌrædɪʃ/

      UK /ˈhɔ:srædɪʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pungent root used in sauces, etc. to add flavor
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    • hub

      US /hʌb/

      UK /hʌb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Center of action or interest
      • Central part of a wheel
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    • in session

      US /ɪn ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /in ˈseʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Actively meeting or conducting business.
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    • in the open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • jump off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a path or designated area.
      • To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
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    • lagoon

      US /ləˈɡun/

      UK /ləˈgu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
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    • landscape

      US /ˈlændˌskep/

      UK /'lændskeɪp/

      • Noun
      • Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
      • Picture of natural scenery in a place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make gardens that improve an area of land
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    • lava

      US /'lɑ:və/

      UK /ˈlɑ:və/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
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    • lobby

      US /ˈlɑ:bi/

      UK /ˈlɒbi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main entrance and waiting room of public building
      • Group employed to persuade people to change laws
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to persuade a government to change laws
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    • locker

      US /ˈlɑ:kə(r)/

      UK /ˈlɒkə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
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    • logo

      US /ˈloˌɡo/

      UK /'ləʊɡəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • massage

      US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/

      UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/

      • Noun
      • Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
      • To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
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    • music scene

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
      • The music industry or world, especially its social aspects and trends.
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    • national

      US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/

      UK /'næʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a nation as a whole
      • Countable Noun
      • A person of a particular country
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on air

      US /ɑn er/

      UK /ɔn eə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Adjective
      • Available or accessible to the public.
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • paddle

      US /ˈpædl/

      UK /ˈpædl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
      • Wide and flat instrument used to mix food
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a boat across water with flat-ended sticks
      • To swim like a dog
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    • parliament

      US /ˈpɑrləmənt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/

      • Noun
      • Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
      • Period when the Uk government is in session
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    • plumbing

      US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To measure the depth of something
      • To connect pipes, baths, toilets to a water source
      • Uncountable Noun
      • System of pipes, baths and toilets in buildings
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • sauna

      US /ˈsɔnə, ˈsaʊ-/

      UK /ˈsɔ:nə/

      • Noun
      • Room in which hot steam is used to clean the body
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • scenic

      US /ˈsinɪk/

      UK /ˈsi:nɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having beautiful scenery
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    • splitting

      US /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become divided or broken along a straight line
      • To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • steam

      US /stim/

      UK /sti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
      • Source of stamina, strength or energy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
      • To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • stop from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • sustainable

      US /səˈsteɪnəbl/

      UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of continuing for a long time
      • Able to be maintained without running out of
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • thrive

      US /θraɪv/

      UK /θraɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become healthy or successful
      • To grow or develop well; to flourish.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • upper body

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • volcanic

      US /vɑ:lˈkænɪk/

      UK /vɒlˈkænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
      • Of or relating to a volcano or volcanoes
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    • volcano

      US /vɑ:lˈkeɪnoʊ/

      UK /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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